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Dyksterhuis Family History

Dyksterhuis Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dykhuis, Westerhaus, Dykstra, Osterhaus, De Stefanis, Nyenhuis

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Where is the Dyksterhuis family from?

You can see how Dyksterhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyksterhuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dyksterhuis families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dyksterhuis's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dyksterhuis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyksterhuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyksterhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dyksterhuis. 100% of Dyksterhuis men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Dyksterhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyksterhuis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Dyksterhuis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Dyksterhuis. For the veterans among your Dyksterhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyksterhuis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dyksterhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dyksterhuis in 1964 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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